[Artemisia] IRON CHEF

[Colin Douglas]

Which day is this on?
On Feb 23, 2013 6:43 AM, "Angela Zentz" <allegretza at yahoo.com> wrote:

> May we use sourdough bread starter that has been "started" before the
> competition?
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> ANNOUNCING
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> The Mistress Constance de la Rose Medieval Iron Chef CookingCompetition at
> Uprising XXVII
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> The purpose of this Competition is to promote interest in foods andcookery
> of the "period" prior to 1600 AD; and to promote period foodand cooking
> within Artemisia.
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> The DAY of competition will be determined by the Uprising Committee.
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> Be a part of the Populace Tasting Committee!  Taste and vote on your
> favorites.
> Tickets for tasting the results of the competition will be available ona
> first come, first served basis from the Competition Coordinator;
> MeistresGwynnyth. The tickets will be $10 and are well worth the cost.
> Feasters need to supply their own eatingplates, bowls, cups and utensils.
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> 2013 Constance de la Rose Medieval Iron Chef Competition Rules
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> Competition shall be between teams of 2-7 people. Up to 5 cooks who
> canhandle the food and 2 scullery members who don’t handle food but do
> dishes,fetch, carry, tend the fire, etc.
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> Teams will prepare a medieval feast sufficient to feed 12-15 peoplebased
> upon Platina, On honest Indulgence.
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> The Iron Chef Steward will choose a single recipe from ‘On
> HonestIndulgence’ that all teams must prepare and serve.
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> Feast must contain at least a soup, a main dish, a vegetable or fruitdish,
> and a sweet dish.  There is nomaximum number of dishes, however, each dish
> should allow at least 12-15“taste” sized servings. (Make enough so the
> tasters can taste!)
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> All dishes must be prepared on site on the day of the event. Anyexceptions
> must be approved by the competition steward and will only be allowedfor
> ingredients that require more than one day for completion (example
> –vinegars, spiced wines, etc). No pre-prepared complete dishes will be
> allowed.All cooking must be done without electricity.
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> There will be a box of unidentified ingredients given to the teams onthe
> day of the event. All items in the box must be identified and used in
> someway in the dishes.
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> All teams must pre-register with the Iron Chef Steward, MeistresGwynnyth
> prior to June 1, 2013 and pay a $15 entry fee.
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> Teams must arrange for their own cooking sites and equipment. Teams
> areresponsible for providing or arranging for all cooking and serving
> items. Thisshould include plates, utensils and drinking vessels for the 3
> judges. Teamsshould bring place settings and utensils as needed for sample
> tasting of theother Teams feast.
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> Teams are responsible for the cleanliness of their kitchen, both duringand
> after the competition. Teams are expected to follow MODERN food
> handlingguidelines so as not to poison the judges or tasting populace!
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> Teams or Team Captains must check in with Meistres Gwynnyth the
> eveningbefore the competition to confirm participation and decide on the
> startingtimes. On the day of the Competition teams will receive their box
> ofingredients and the chosen recipe at the times designated the previous
> evening.
> Judging time is 6 hours after their food box is received. Teams arejudged
> in the order they received their ingredients.
> Each team must bring their meal to the designated Pavilion with
> theircompleted feast at their assigned time for judging.
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> Three gentles will judge the feasts in the following areas:
> - Recipes chosen
> - Redactions
> - Authenticity/Continuity
> - Complexity
> - Presentation & Palatability
> - Judges overall impression
> Judges may visit cooking sites throughout the day.
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> Competing team members will be allowed to taste their own and otherteams’
> entries along with the judges and paying members of the Populace
> TastingCommittee.
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> The following awards will be announced and prizes awarded:
> - Medieval Iron Chef 2013 Team
> - Best Over All Dish as chosen by the judges
> - Taster’s Choice (Not the coffee), as chosen by the Populace
> TastingCommittee.
> - Best chosen recipe decided by the judges.
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> The winning team will be presented with the Medieval Iron Chef
> Banner,which they may display for the following year and return to be
> presented at thenext Medieval Iron Chef Tournament.
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> Teams are encouraged to choose appropriate team names, wear somethingto
> identify their team, and/or do anything else that adds to the enjoyment
> ofthe event.
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> Teams can supply the following ingredients and use unlimitedquantities:
> Salt, pepper, cinnamon, eggs, wine, ale, verjuice, milk, cream, flour,and
> olive oil.
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